The tariff classification of an attaché case from China
Issued September 13, 2013 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4202.12.2010
Headings: 4202
Product description
You have submitted a sample which we have returned to you. Style 6-F02 (BK) is an attaché case that is constructed with an outer surface of plastic sheeting. The case is imported with an insert fitted for cosmetics. In your letter, you indicated that the case will be imported without the cosmetics. It has two metal latch closures, a carrying handle at the top, and measures approximately 20” (W) x 12” (H) x 4.5” (D).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the attaché case will be 4202.12.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for attaché cases, briefcases, school satchels, and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics, structured, rigid on all sides, attaché cases.
Full text
N245414 September 13, 2013 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.12.2010 Svetlana Fomenko 249 Coleridge Street Brooklyn, NY 11235 RE: The tariff classification of an attaché case from China Dear Ms. Fomenko: In your letter dated August 15, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample which we have returned to you. Style 6-F02 (BK) is an attaché case that is constructed with an outer surface of plastic sheeting. The case is imported with an insert fitted for cosmetics. In your letter, you indicated that the case will be imported without the cosmetics. It has two metal latch closures, a carrying handle at the top, and measures approximately 20” (W) x 12” (H) x 4.5” (D). The applicable subheading for the attaché case will be 4202.12.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for attaché cases, briefcases, school satchels, and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics, structured, rigid on all sides, attaché cases. The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Vikki Lazaro at (646) 733-3041. Sincerely, Myles B. Harmon Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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